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John Peter Scuffam |
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British Empire Medal (Civil Division) | |||
| Date: | 1947 | ||
| Colliery: | Barnsley Main Colliery | ||
| Occupation: | Assistant Surveyor | ||
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division)
John Peter SCUFFHAM, Assistant Surveyor, Barnsley Main Colliery, Yorkshire.
When an explosion occurred in Barnsley Main Colliery, Scuffham, who is only 16 years of age, was in charge of three other boys engaged on surveying work. They were within a few yards of the face when the explosion occurred. Scuffham saw a flame coming towards him through an open door and he and all his party were burnt, some very severely. In darkness Scuffham acted with great presence of mind and despite his injuries he took charge of the situation. One boy was trapped under some over-turned tubs but Scuffham, with help, extricated him and took him a distance of over 200 yards where he received attention. Scuffham showed courage and leadership.
Source: London Gazette (19 Dec 1947)
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| Ben Aynsley | 09 Nov 2022 |
Peter Scuffham was my great uncle. I knew him when I was young and had heard he was in some kind of mining accident and never worked again. He lived with my great grandmother. I was interested in finding out about the incident and his British Empire medal. |
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